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Cinderford's Northern Quarter - new college campus, hotel and houses proposed

April 27, 2014, 8:59 am
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An application to build a new Gloucestershire College campus, a hotel and hundreds of houses has been submitted to Forest of Dean Ditrict Council. The proposed campus will includes a building of 7,000 square metres for educational use. A new link road between the A4136 and Broadmoor Road is also proposed along with 210 new residential units. The proposed hotel will cover 3000 square metres and up to 18,000 square meteres of the site will be dedicated to employment use. If the application from GVA Grimley Ltd is accepted they will look to begin work in August next year, and aim to have the whole site operational within ten years. To view the application, visit click here

Cinderford's Northern Quarter - new college campus, hotel and houses proposed

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Calling all Gloucestershire Land Girls: New memorial set to be unveiled

April 27, 2014, 9:27 am
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Former land girls from Gloucester who played a vital role in Britain's war effort are being called on to attend the official opening of a memorial that is being unveiled in their honour late this year. A bronze sculpture of two young women dressed in the uniforms of the land army and timber corps is to be placed at the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield, this Autumn. Project organisers are now calling for any former WLA or WTC members who served during the first and second world wars, or their relatives, to register their interest in attending the official unveiling. Trude Holthoff, who is 89, was born and raised in Northumberland and joined the land army during the war. She was posted to Matson to work on Larkham Farm, the site that is now taken over by the Hallmark Hotel near to Gloucester Ski Centre. Trude, who lives in Longlevens. was one of many women who helped keep Britain going when much of the workforce was away fighting in Europe. Her son Richard has applied for a place so he can take Trude to the unveiling of the statue. "Mum is very modest about her part in the war, but like many women in the land army, she played a very important role," he said. "They worked the land, milked the cows and the lumber jills cut down many trees in the Forest of Dean. "There is no monument locally that marks their achievement so we are hopeful others will also want to apply to visit the arboretum. "Mum drove a tractor ploughing the fields and joined up in 1942, she was there for around five years." The Board of Agriculture organised the Land Army during the first world war, starting activities in 1915. Towards the end of 1917 there were over 250,000 - 260,000 women working as farm labourers, with 20,000 in the land army itself. With three million men away to fight in the first world war Britain was struggling for labour. The government wanted women to get more involved in the production of food and do their part to support the war effort. As the prospect of war became increasingly likely in 1939, the government wanted to increase the amount of food grown within Britain. In order to grow more food, more help was needed on the farms and so the government started the Women's Land Army in June that year. The majority of the Land Girls already lived in the countryside but more than a third came from London and the industrial cities of the north of England. I The WLA lasted until its official disbandment on October 21,1949. An application form to attend the memorial unveiling can be obtained from www.womenslandarmytribute.co.uk.

Calling all Gloucestershire Land Girls: New memorial set to be unveiled

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EU bans 16million Indian Mangos amid pest fears

April 27, 2014, 10:12 am
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Mangos imported from India may be disappearing from our shelves as the European Union has banned 16million of them amid fears that they are pest ridden. On Thursday there will be a Europe-wide ban on the fruit, after reports of shipments containing a pest that could destroy British Tomato and cucumber crops. The Alphonso mango is a popular treat available widely in Asian supermarkets in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Nationally, the Indian mango market is worth almost £6million to the UK econonomy. The EU ban, backed by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is also set to hit supplies of Indian aubergines, gourds and patra leaves.

EU bans 16million Indian Mangos amid pest fears

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Scott Redding finishes 14th in Argentina MotoGP

April 27, 2014, 2:43 pm
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Rising motorcycling star Scott Redding claimed 14th place in today's Argentina MotoGP. The 21-year-old Quedgeley rider, competing in his third MotoGP, would have finished higher but for problems with a lack of front grip, especially under braking. Redding, riding a Honda RCV1000R, said: "It was a difficult race today. I started to struggle a little with front grip during morning warm up, but the problem was worse in the race. "It made braking into the turns difficult and I was running wide a lot, which meant overtaking was impossible. "This issue basically spoiled the whole race for me, as I lost around half a second from my pace in warm up, so I'm obviously disappointed. "I wasn't feeling great either. I started to come down with cold symptoms last night and, today, the energy levels were definitely down. It's annoying, because we thought we had a good chance in the race." The next round of the MotoGP takes the riders to Jerez for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 4.
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Churchdown Parish take County Sunday Premier Cup with penalty win over White City

April 28, 2014, 5:58 am
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Churchdown Parish 1 White City 1 (Churchdown win 4-3 on penalties) GOALKEEPER Rich Dunn was the hero as Churchdown Parish made it fourth time lucky in their quest for a GFA Sunday County Cup success. They saw off the challenge of White City on penalties to take the Premier Cup at Tuffley Rovers' Glevum Park. Churchdown, who had lost their previous three finals, took the lead in the 68th minute through Ryan Rennebach's goal. But White City levelled deep into stoppage time when Joel White raced through on goal and was brought down by Dunn. A penalty was awarded and White dusted himself down to convert, but Dunn escaped without a card and was therefore able to pull off the saves for Parish which secured the silverware. Each team had six spot kicks, with Churchdown emerging 4-3 victors. * The final of the GFA Primary County Cup takes place on Thursday night, with Minchinhampton taking on Leckhampton Rovers at Slimbridge (7.30pm). Admission is £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.

Churchdown Parish take County Sunday Premier Cup with penalty win over White City

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Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery brews his own beer at Forest of Dean brewery

April 28, 2014, 6:47 am
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FORMER England rugby captain Phil Vickery visited a brewery in the Forest of Dean yesterday to brew his own beer. Phil, who won Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, is developing a traditionally brewed beer called Raging Bull that will be distributed to pubs and supermarkets nationally. He performed the first brew at the Bespoke Brewing Co, a traditional micro-brewery based in Mitcheldean. Former Gloucester, Wasps and England rugby star Phil said: "It is a quality pint and it gives me the opportunity to champion an industry and an area of the country close to my heart." Over the last month, staff have been testing and sampling and have now settled upon the recipe for what will become Raging Bull ale. The aim of the Bespoke Brewing Co. is to market and distribute the beer nationally, with Phil as the main figurehead. Mike Bayliss, founder of the Bespoke Brewing Co. said: "It's great to be working with Phil particularly as he has such an in-depth knowledge of the traditional brewing process. "It's a very exciting time for us to be taking his beer recipe to market and we're confident beer and rugby fans nationwide will approve."

Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery brews his own beer at Forest of Dean brewery

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Cinderford RFC: Jack Adams reflects on National One safety

April 28, 2014, 6:48 am
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AFTER Cinderford secured National One safety by the skin of their teeth on Saturday, Jack Adams is reflecting on the season with mixed emotions. In the 201st competitive game of his career, the centre was the star of the horror show against Rosslyn Park in Barnes, where Cinderford leaked eight tries and lost 52-17. But Adams' antics in the second half, which included scoring two tries and setting up the other, saw the Foresters fight back from a 31-0 half-time deficit and almost secure a try-scoring bonus point. Despite the defeat, the 27-year-old was elated when he realised Henley Hawks had drawn 14-14 with Tynedale and would face the drop instead, with Cinderford one point better off in 13th of 16. This means it is now very unlikely that Cinderford will have to play the rearranged home fixture against Wharfedale this Saturday (2.30pm). Adams can take personal satisfaction from the season, after scoring 10 tries, although he knows Cinderford must learn lessons from the losses this term. He said: "I am happy with this season. "Everyone can improve, I can improve. It's one of those things you work on week on week. "But I'm happy, I scored more tries than before – Nev (Codlin, winger) will be pleased to know I have scored the same number as him! "I played every game I could and hopefully the team will think I have added a lot to the squad this year. "We have a notoriously good second half of the season but that didn't show this year and we relied on it too much. "We started off well and then slacked off. Lessons would be we can't slack off early on. Yes, we had injuries which did hinder us a little bit but that's just one of those things. "We can't really talk about what we learned this year as a whole because it's been about taking each game on its own. Every game has been different from the week before and the week after. "Lessons have been learnt, yes but we can move on from this season with high hopes."

Cinderford RFC: Jack Adams reflects on National One safety

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X-Factor star John Adams all set for Sportbeat line-up after sparkling audition

April 28, 2014, 6:51 am
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An X-factor nearly-ran who scooped a warm up slot at this summer's Sportbeat festival is hoping for a second shot at fame after winning a battle of the bands competition. Street warblers John Adams and Dave Beech stepped in as late replacements for the comp after organiser Jody Gooding spotted them busking on Eastgate Street. Impressed by their laid back style, Jody invited them in to try their luck and one barnstorming performance later and John and Dave were voted by an expert panel as worthy winners. "As soon as the duo went on stage it was obvious that they were at ease and instantly had an amazing connection with the audience," said Jody, a Sportbeat director.. "John and Dave played a couple of original songs, which were well received, as well as a stirring cover of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars'. "The duo had to dash off before finding out their fate but left a calling card just in case they won. It was disappointing they were unable to take to the stage again after winning. But as it was a spur of the moment appearance, it was understandable. "John said that his girlfriend wouldn't have been too impressed to be stood up and left waiting at the airport." After the competition, Jody looked up John on Twitter to pass on the good news and discovered he had an impressive 22,000 followers. It was then his back story of competing on the 2012 X-Factor became clear. Cardiff maths teacher John made it to the final 12 male artists, after impressing Simon Cowell and the judges with a rendition of Damien Rice's Cannonball. The duo will join Soul II Soul, Reverend and the Makers, Razorlight Ordinary Boys, The Hoosiers and DJ Jaguar Skills at the music and sports festival at Plock Court on June 7-8. Jody added: "You can hear the influence, in John's music, of his favourite singers Passenger, James Blunt and James Morrison. "Sportbeat are excited to have John and Dave as part of the festival and are sure they will prove an instant hit. "We have worked with talented agents around the world to find acts that fit with our line-up and ethos of giving Gloucestershire the summer festival it deserves. "Our headliners Razorlight and Grammy award-winning Saturday headliners Soul II Soul are evidence of this." For tickets visit fesitival You can view John's X-Factor audition here

X-Factor star John Adams all set for Sportbeat line-up after sparkling audition

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Magistrates ban drink driver over lane crash

April 28, 2014, 7:00 am
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MAGISTRATES have banned a dad who crashed his car in to an electricity pole while more than twice the drink drive limit. Gavin Leslie Bartlett's Kia Sedona hit the pole hard enough to rip off the nearside front wheel, Stroud Magistrates' Court heard on Monday, April 28. Graham Dono, prosecuting, said his two daughters were in the car when the crash happened at 11am on Saturday, March 22. "He drove down Inchbrook Hill in Nailsworth where he hit a wall then an electricity pole which led to the nearside wheel coming off," said Mr Dono. "A Ben Falconer heard a loud bang and went to look out of the window. Mr Bartlett knocked on his door. Mr Falconer recognised him. "Mr Bartlett asked for help with the car and with his children. Mr Falconer went out to see the damage, and it appeared that the electricity pole had been struck by the Kia. "Mr Falconer gave him and his daughters a lift home and in doing so he smelt alcohol on his breath." Police attended Bartlett's home in Hawthorne Ridge, Nailsworth, and conducted a breath test, said Mr Dono. "He said to officers that he had been drinking wine the night before and drank more before driving," said Mr Dono. "He denied consuming alcohol after the accident." Mr Dono said a breath test conducted at 12.30pm was failed by the defendant, then a later breath test at a police station showed a reading of 92 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. David Adams, defending, said his client, aged 47, was of previous good character and he handed up a letter to the bench which detailed a family bereavement. "He says it's something that has never been dealt with," said Mr Adams, who said he was seeking help on both fronts. "He has had to support his family after that. He has no previous convictions and drank alcohol mainly the night before." Bench chairman Stephen Pitt questioned his consumption, given the breath test reading. "It's a lot of alcohol before lunchtime," he said. "We note this was in the morning and you were carrying passengers, and there was an unacceptable standard of driving." After reading a Probation Service report, magistrates imposed a 24 month ban which can be reduced by one third on completion of a driver rehabilitation course, 60 hours of unpaid work, and fines and costs totalling £145.

Magistrates ban drink driver over lane crash

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Max Clifford found guilty of sex charges

April 28, 2014, 7:12 am
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PR guru Max Clifford has been found guilty of a string of indecent assaults on teenage girls over a period of nearly 20 years. The 71-year-old became the first person to be convicted under the high profile Operation Yewtree sex crime investigation at Southwark Crown Court today. He was found guilty of eight indecent assaults, cleared of two and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on one other. Clifford repeatedly denied the claims, calling his arrest and prosecution "a nightmare" and protesting his innocence. He was arrested by detectives from Operation Yewtree in December 2012, and charged in April the following year. The investigation, Scotland Yard's inquiry into historic allegations of sexual offences, was prompted after claims were made against the late DJ Jimmy Savile. The verdicts were taken in a hushed but packed courtroom, given by the forewoman of the jury on its eighth day of deliberations. Clifford sat still in the dock as the jury forewoman returned the verdicts. He could be seen breathing deeply as he listened through a hearing loop. He walked out of the courtroom with friends and supporters in complete silence, one of them patting him on the shoulder as he walked. Clifford was released on bail until his sentencing on Friday, but Judge Anthony Leonard QC warned him this is no reflection on the sentence that will be passed. He said: "You must realise that the fact I have given you bail is no indication of what the final sentence will be." Clifford left court without commenting. He posed for pictures flanked by supporters but told reporters: "I have been told by my lawyers not to say anything at all." Peter Watt, director of National Services at the NSPCC, said: "Clifford was a rich and influential man who dined with the stars but the way he manipulated and groomed his victims is typical of many sex offenders. He exploited their vulnerabilities, using lies and coercion to get what he wanted. "Throughout the court case Clifford has behaved dismissively and arrogantly towards his victims and the suffering he has caused them. He made them go through a long and painful court case and relive their traumatic experiences by not pleading guilty. "Many of his victims innocently came to him hoping he could make their dreams come true, dazzled by his celebrity connections. But he saw women and young girls as sexual objects for his own gratification. Instead of helping their bids for stardom he indecently assaulted them before casting them aside. "Intimidated by his power and wealth, many of his victims did not initially speak out. But the courage they have shown in telling police what had happened to them and giving evidence means they have finally got justice."

Max Clifford found guilty of sex charges

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Gloucester Rugby: Aled Thomas aiming to guide the Cherry and White back to the top

April 28, 2014, 7:15 am
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ALED Thomas insists he is not joining Gloucester to make up the numbers and is determined to steer the Cherry and Whites back to the top of the domestic game. The Welsh fly-half will move to Kingsholm in the summer, after spending the last three years at the Scarlets, and will compete with Greig Laidlaw for the number 10 jersey. Thomas is used to biding his time for opportunities, having deputised for both Stephen Jones and Rhys Priestland during his time in Llanelli, but with the starting spot up for grabs at Kingsholm he is aiming to make an instant impression upon his arrival. He said: "The last three years at the Scarlets have been brilliant playing in the Pro12 but it's time for a new challenge. "It's going to be a big one but hopefully I can force my way into the starting line-up and help get Gloucester back to where they belong – in the top four. "It's been difficult having Rhys Priestland ahead of me at the Scarlets and that probably made my decision that little bit easier to make. "When you get an opportunity and play well you want to stay in the team but there have been a lot of occasions when I have done that but Rhys has come straight back in because he's an established international. "There's still plenty of competition with Greig Laidlaw, Billy Burns and lots of other players who can slot in there but if I play well at Gloucester hopefully I can hold onto the jersey." Thomas does not need to look much further than former Scarlets teammate Owen Williams for inspiration ahead of his move to the Premiership. Williams quit the region in search of further opportunities at the end of last season and has gone on to establish himself at Leicester Tigers, even leap-frogging Toby Flood in the pecking order during recent months. That has seen calls for Williams to be included in the Wales summer squad and Thomas hopes he can have a similar impact in cherry and white. The man in possession of number 10 jersey at Kingsholm next season will be very different to recent campaigns, with both Thomas and Laidlaw offering a more pragmatic approach, and dependable goal-kicking, to the likes of Freddie Burns. And while Thomas admits he is not a 'flair' fly-half, he reckons he can bring a well-rounded game to unleash Gloucester's electric back-line. Thomas said: "Owen Williams was in a similar situation to me but he made the move and is more than happy. "He's taken his opportunity and is playing fantastically well, hopefully I can emulate that. "I feel I have improved massively over the last few years at the Scarlets and have a much better understanding of the game. "I like to think I can bring a solid, all-round game. My defence is solid, I'm more than happy with my skill-set and distribution and my goal-kicking has been in the mid-70s this season. "There's some phenomenal talent at Gloucester with the likes of Billy Twelvetrees, Henry Trinder and Jonny May and I played with Ben Morgan while he was at the Scarlets so it will be fantastic to get back on the pitch with him. "You have to be a threat as a fly-half, which I can, but hopefully I can unleash those devastating runners outside me because they will take a lot of stopping. "Working with Nigel (Davies) before I know he's a top coach and guy. He was a big influence on my decision because I know he has confidence in me. There is certainly a growing Welsh contingent at Kingsholm with Thomas one of three players plucked from across the border for next season. He previously played alongside Tom Isaacs in Wales' World Cup winning Sevens side and has been in contact with Richard Hibbard ahead of the move. Thomas is also good friends with both Dan George and Martyn Thomas, who are out of contract in the summer but could not speak highly enough of Gloucester and in particular the support they receive. He added: "It will be great to catch up again with Tom and I've spoken to Richard about the move as well. "But Martyn Thomas and Dan George are also both good friends and they can't speak highly enough of the boys or the set-up at Gloucester. "The boys talk so much about the support and the crowds in the Premiership and especially at Kingsholm. "We struggle a bit in Wales, outside the derbies and big European games, so I'm looking forward to getting out on the Kingsholm pitch. A crowd like that deserves success and hopefully I can contribute massively."

Gloucester Rugby: Aled Thomas aiming to guide the Cherry and White back to the top

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Dean Neuro Centre marks fifth anniversary with tree planting

April 28, 2014, 7:30 am
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WINNERS of the 2014 Specialist Care Provider of the year in the Laing Buisson Awards, the Dean Neuro Centre have celebrated their success by planting a tree, also marking their fifth birthday. The Dean Neuro Centre in Gloucester is a 60 bedded, purpose built, specialist nursing home for those who have survived a brain or spinal injury, or have a complex neurological condition. The Dean staff have specialist skills to provide care for ventilator and tracheostomy dependent residents and provide palliative care for terminal illness and respite care. Staff work with residents to increase their skill levels and the possibility of re-entering the community with a greater level of independence. The Dean along with their sister units in Hertfordshire – Jacobs and Gardens Neuro Centres, were recently announced as winners of the 2014 Specialist Care Provider in the Laing Buisson Awards.

Dean Neuro Centre marks fifth anniversary with tree planting

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Stroud snooker star Dominic Dale targets a World Championship upset

April 28, 2014, 7:43 am
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DOMINIC Dale breezed into his first World Snooker Championship quarter-final for 14 years – now the Stroud-based potter insists a huge upset is possible against last year's finalist Barry Hawkins. Dale, 42, needed just one more frame to dispatch potential dark horse Michael Wasley 13-4 on Monday afternoon, who clinched a dramatic victory over world No.2 Ding Junhui in the first round. There is no doubt about Hawkins' class however, the runner-up to five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 12 months ago and a trophy winner just last month at the PTC Grand Finals. But Dale, who beat the seeded Mark Davis in the first round, believes the form he has shown so far at the Crucible will be enough to trouble Hawkins on Tuesday. "It feels great, the World Championship is the blue riband event of any sport so here is where you want to do well," he said. "But I've got a very tough one now, Barry's world No.4 and does everything well. "OK, some might say I've had a good path through, but I've won the matches easily which is nice. His safety game's good, his potting, his scoring. "We play similar games and on the day it's going to be about who does it better, who deals with difficult situations better and I'm really looking forward to it. "I hope it will be a close match and may the best man win. Barry might think he doesn't want to play the same way as he did against Ricky (Walden) in the second round. "I've had the odd session where I've struggled for a few games but my A game has never been that far away. "I don't see any reason why I can't beat Barry Hawkins but he'll be thinking there's no reason he can't beat me, he's proven himself a better player than me over recent times." Dale stormed into a 7-1 lead against Wasley but admits his focus slipped on Sunday, with the chance to wrap up the match in two sessions beckoning. "It disintegrates your focus a little bit, if you're involved in a match in a fairly close tussle every frame's important," he added. "But when you've got a lead of 7-1 from your point of view you've done the hard work – you've just got to maintain it if you can. "Sometimes there's no way go focus-wise, I lost my focus (on Sunday) and Mike probably lost his because he was so far in deficit. "Even though you're calm and not feeling the pressure of the scoreboard, you still feel the pressure of the crowd because they still expect you to perform and you are on a big stage." British Eurosport is the Home of Snooker, showing 19 tournaments per season including the World Championship, UK Championship the Masters and all other ranking events. Available on Sky, Virgin Media & BT TV or online/mobile via eurosportplayer.com #eurosportsnooker

Stroud snooker star Dominic Dale targets a World Championship upset

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Stroud mum snapped and threatened neighbour after loud music and laughter

April 28, 2014, 7:47 am
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LOUD music and laughter caused a mum, who had not been sleeping, to snap and threaten her neighbour with a knife. Mum Sharon Bishop avoided a jail sentence despite getting out the eight inch blade kitchen knife and threatening to stab her neighbour, Sophie Driver. Gloucester Crown Court heard Bishop, 26, had not been taking her medication or sleeping when she was pushed over the edge because of the music. Prosecutor Janine Wood said the single mum lived in a terrace house in Nursery Close, Stroud on February 22. She said: "The neighbours had very little to do with each other except on a previous occasion where Miss Driver had been asked politely to turn the music down. "Miss Driver and four friends were playing music as they got ready to go out. At 11pm they heard a knock at the door." Bishop threatened to kill Miss Driver if she did not lower the volume, which they did. Shortly after Miss Driver went to let her cat out before she saw Bishop coming out of her home with a large knife and gesturing it towards her. Mrs Wood added: "Miss Driver was immediately scared and thought her neighbour was going to stab her. She ran back into the house." When the police arrived Bishop, who has no previous convictions, told them she had "snapped" because she was "fed up with the music and laughing" and had trouble sleeping. Bishop told officers: "I should not have picked up the knife. I wanted to show her I meant what I was saying." She denied threatening to kill Miss Driver, but said she did say she would stab her. The court heard Bishop suffered from psychosis and had stopped taking her medication, which led to the hallucinations and trouble sleeping. Defending Gemma Walsh argued she was a complex character and given her good history it would be unjust to send her to prison immediately. Judge Jamie Tabor QC said he agreed it would be unjust, but said he would need assurances she would take her medication in the future. He jailed her for six months, but suspended it for two years. He ordered she underwent two years supervision, as well as a mental health treatment order and pay a £60 victim surcharge. He told her: "You have had trouble controlling yourself when people upset you and to produce a knife is very silly and a dangerous thing to do."

Stroud mum snapped and threatened neighbour after loud music and laughter

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Union call for safer working conditions

April 28, 2014, 8:00 am
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EMPLOYERS must do more to protect staff at work, a union leader said. The call came from the South West TUC today, Workers' Memorial Day. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive show 12 people in 2012/3 across the south west lost their lives while at work, with 1,876 people suffering a major injury. There were also 4,662 over-seven-day injuries to employees. The rate for injury for fatal and major injuries was 81.4 per 100,000 employees, compared with a GB rate of 78.9. While the figures are down from last year - 15 deaths, 1,996 major injuries - the South West TUC questions whether work is getting any safer. Regional secretary Nigel Costley said: "Most workers don't die of mystery ailments, or in tragic 'accidents'. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority. "Of course, it's good news that figures are down from 2012, but those statistics don't tell the entire story. "Not only are there fewer people working in construction than then, but these figures refer solely to people killed and injured at work, not those killed or injured as a result of their work."

Union call for safer working conditions

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Young Sport: Gloucestershire Under-13s defeat Millfield School

April 28, 2014, 8:10 am
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE Under-13s opened their season in fine style with a convincing 45-run victory over a strong Millfield School side. Daaryoush Ahmed and Matt Brewer led an excellent all-round performance, with the former taking 4-21 and scoring 17 not out and the latter making 31 and returning figures of 3-19. Millfield won the toss and invited the visitors to bat on a damp, green wicket. Openers Theo Hayward and Jonnie Gunn made a solid start, in difficult conditions before Gunn fell leg before for nine with the total on 20. Hayward was run out for14 shortly afterwards but Brewer took control of the situation. Dispatching loose deliveries to the boundary and running hard between the wickets he helped his side get back in the game. A huge six over square leg was one of the highlights of the day. But his innings came to an end when he mistimed another short delivery, spooning it to extra cover when on 31. With the score on 76-3 from 26 overs Sujan Canagarajah took over the leading role and top-scored with 32. Josh Gray (12), Ahmed and Alex Sharam (14) then picked up the pace in the final overs, running lots of quick singles to help Gloucestershire reach a total of 145 for 7 from 45 overs. Defending 145 was always going to be difficult against a Millfield line-up that contained a number of Somerset batsmen. But the Gloucestershire openers Gunn and Ahmed started well, bowling with real accuracy. And they were rewarded for their discipline in the sixth over when Ahmed captured the first wicket with the total on 8. Owen (38) and Young (18) rebuilt for the home team, providing the major partnership of the innings. At tea Millfield had progressed to 53-1 from 23 overs, behind the run rate but with plenty of wickets in hand. But the game swung in Gloucestershire's favour shortly after the re-start with Ahmed clean bowling two batsmen in three deliveries. Young began to play some big shots as the run rate mounted, but then fell to an excellent slip catch from Theo Hayward from the bowling of Brewer. The skipper then picked up two more wickets in the same over as Millfield slumped to 70-6 from 31 overs. Two run-outs and a wicket for Kiran Chakraborty put the visitors on the brink of victory before Ahmed returned again to polish off the tail. Gloucestershire manager Eric Woodmason said: "This was a good all-round performance, with everyone playing their part in securing the win. We played disciplined, tight cricket and I'm sure this will set the tone for the season." Gloucestershire U13 145-7 (45 overs); Millfield School U13 100 all out (43 overs) Gloucestershire won by 45 runs
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Young Sport: Snowboarder Maisie Hill wins three gold medals in British Championships

April 28, 2014, 8:12 am
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MAISIE Hill is celebrating a triple gold medal-winning performance at the British Snowboarding Championships in the French Alps. The 13-year-old won the Under-14 age group titles at halfpipe, slopestyle and boardercross at Tignes. She also qualified in third place for the women's open final for halfpipe and had great expectations of producing another high-quality performance.took the 22ft high half-pipe rather large and unfortunately for her crashed out, knocking back several points. Hill has enjoyed a memorable winter competing across the French Alps, having also finished runner-up in boardercross in her age group at the French national championships. Her recent results have put her on to a world snowboarding standard for her age group and raised hopes that she may compete at a Winter Olympics in the near future. Hill started snowboarding at an early age with a great passion for the sport on the dry slopes at the Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre dry slopes. She has the drive and determination to become a champion, like her grandfather John Hill from Cheltenham, who was a six-time world powerboat champion.
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Young Sport: Gloucester Schools win Cotswold League title

April 28, 2014, 8:20 am
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GLOUCESTER Schools' A and B squads were in action for the final time this season, each playing two shorter games to complete their league programmes. Gloucester A 1 Swindon 0 Needing to record a brace of victories to be sure of winning the Cotswold League title, Gloucester were well on top in the first half and after Ethan Davis and Joe Jeremiah were denied by the goalkeeper, Spencer Martin played in Cameron Blacker for the decisive score. After the break Davis, Aidan Limbird and Jeremiah each went close to adding a second as the Gloucester team recorded a narrow, but deserved, victory. Gloucester 2 Swindon 0 Swindon threatened early on in the second game but were denied by a fine save from Elliot Whitfield before Gloucester took the lead in exciting fashion. A great run down the right and pin-point cross from Davis was volleyed home by Blacker to give the hosts the advantage. Blacker and Jeremiah were both denied by the goalkeeper and Ben Gibson headed Ellis Robson's corner just wide, before Jeremiah drove home Gloucester's second minutes before the break. The Gloucester back line of Gibson, Davis, Josh Bird and Ehren Wintle looked solid throughout, while Robson, Martin and Walter Lovell each went close to adding to Gloucester's tally as they clinched the title in style. Gloucester A: Elliot Whitfield; Ben Gibson, Ethan Davis, Ehren Wintle, Josh Bird, Ellis Robson, Joe Jeremiah, Spencer Martin, Cameron Blacker, Aidan Limbird, Walter Lovell. Gloucester B 3 Erdington & Saltley 1 Gloucester's B squad completed their Midland Challenge Trophy campaign with a win and a draw. In their first outing, early Erdington pressure saw Gloucester's defensive line of Ryan Murcott, Ashton Holder and Harry Howells tested to the full, but having prevented their opponents from scoring, Bradley Bevan supplied two fine finishes to give Gloucester an interval lead. Tyler Maden slotted home Gloucester's third after the break before Hynan notched a consolation score for Erdington. Gloucester B 3 South Birmingham 3 Following two previous heavy defeats against the same opposition, Gloucester may have expected a repeat scoreline, but their final outing of the season was anything but. Maden gave the hosts an early lead, but Cross replied immediately. Nathan Kay's free-kick then eluded everyone to restore Gloucester's advantage, but Andrews netted Birmingham's second leveller. Substitute Payne put the Midlanders ahead for the first time, but Maden pulled Gloucester level with his 34th goal of the campaign. The final minutes saw the game flow from end to end as a very enjoyable season ended on a high. Gloucester B: Declan Valder-Sansom; Ryan Murcott, Ashton Holder, Harry Howells, Josh Gallifent, Harry Elliott, Nathan Kay, Haydn Balkwill, Tyler Maden, Bradley Bevan, Bradley Halford. n After the game, Gloucester's B Squad was presented with the Geoff Richards League Trophy which they clinched a fortnight earlier.
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Police race to investigate alleged aggravated burglary

April 28, 2014, 8:23 am
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POLICE raced to Nailsworth on Saturday to investigate an alleged aggravated burglary. Officers had been told three men had forced their way in to a garden, before threats were made connected with money and drugs at a house in Old Bristol Road. Two 19-year-old men and a 15-year-old boy, all from Nailsworth, were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and bailed to return to police on June 23.
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Forest Green: Jared Hodgkiss among 10 players on way out

April 28, 2014, 8:37 am
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Forest Green's all-time leading Conference scorer Yan Klukowski and longest serving player Jared Hodgkiss are among 10 players to be released by the club. Midfielder Klukowski has spent the last four seasons at the New Lawn and was offered a new deal by manager Ady Pennock, but he has opted to try to secure a move to the Football League. Popular full-back and former captain Hodgkiss was also offered an extension, only to be released after the final game of the Skrill Premier season after failing to secure a guarantee of first-team football. Ed Asafu-Adjaye, Paul Green, Steve Brogan, Jason Walker, Saul Williams and back-up goalkeeper Adam McHugh have also been released along with striker Reece Styche, who is currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers. Defender Jamie Turley will definitely be leaving after turning down a new deal but there could yet be a Rovers future for striker Matty Taylor, who is mulling over an offer from Pennock. "I'd like to thank all of the departing players for their contributions to Forest Green Rovers," said Pennock. "A lot of these players have had a big hand to play in the progression of this club over the last few years. "Jared Hodgkiss has been an excellent captain and ambassador for Forest Green, and you look at players like Ed Asafu-Adjaye, Paul Green and Reece Styche who have all been top class professionals, on and off the pitch. "I wish them all of them the best for the rest of the careers in football." The departure of Hodgkiss, who has been a model of consistency at both right-back and left-back this season, will perhaps be the biggest surprise to Rovers fans. Utility man Green has been a regular under Pennock after falling out of favour with his predecessor Dave Hockaday, yet he too has been deemed surplus to requirements. The Rovers boss explained: "I did offer Jared a contract about a month ago but he wanted to wait and see what was out there. "I couldn't wait around forever because I've got other irons in the fire, and he also wanted guarantees that he wouldn't be on the bench. "We're both honest, up-front people and we came to a mutual agreement that he would be moving on." On want-away duo Turley and Klukowski, Pennock added: "Both Yan and Jamie have been excellent servants. "Yan's record speaks for itself, he always gives 100 percent and has been top drawer all-round. "Likewise Jamie has been an excellent professional and a very capable and adaptable defender. They have both expressed a desire to play League football next season, and while we were keen to keep them at the club we respect their ambitions and wish them the best of luck." Midfielder Marcus Kelly picked up both the Supporters' and Players' Player of the Season awards at Forest Green's annual presentation evening.

Forest Green: Jared Hodgkiss among 10 players on way out

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